Ai-chan: Here's the new chappie! The others are having a break so I'm alone in this chapter. I DON'T OWN GHOST AND KUROSHITSUJI.
Normal – English
Bold – Japanese
Italic – Thoughts
Mai's POV
I woke up in my room and looked outside. The sun is rising already?! I took a bath and change. I noticed that there is a mark in my back. There's no going back now… I exited the room and entered the living room only to find Ciel, Sebastian, Lau and 'Mom' sitting and discussing about Jack the Ripper. "Mai!" 'Mom' exclaimed in glee and crushed me.
Normal POV
Sebastian: *slightly irritated* so the only one that is a doctor and knowledgeable about anatomy, having no alibi on the day before the incident and being connected to a secret society or black magic is Viscount Druitt, Lord Aleister Chamber. He graduated from a medical school but never work in a hospital. He had also hosted a number of seasonal parties but there's a rumor that he has hosted parties where those close to him could attend.
Madam Red: Now that you mention it, I do recall he's been into black magic quite recently…
Lau: So he is suspected of carrying out ceremonies at that "secret party" and to use the prostitutes as altar sacrifices?
Ciel: Mmm…
Sebastian: At 7 o'clock at night today, the Viscount will be hosting a party. The seasonal period is ending soon, I believe tonight would be the best time to go and investigate.
Ciel: Madam Red, because of this reason… Can you think of something?
Madam Red: *smiles* aren't you underestimating me? Aren't I rather popular A few words here and there and it'll be arranged. *blissful mode* plus I want to see Mai in those dresses. Oooh~ I can't wait!
Mai: *gulps and whispers* death minced, sliced, boiled meat…
Ciel: It has been decided then. No matter what, I must get into that party.
Madam Red: You will not be going in the name of Phantomhive so you must use this chance properly! There's only one chance.
Ciel: Sebastian help Mai prepare herself!
Sebastian: *bows* yes my lord.
Mai: *paled and gulps* u-umm… I-I t-think I-I'll j-just s-stay… I'm n-not g-good with m-manners and s-stuffs…
Sebastian: *smirks* well that can be arranged. Now let's go Mai…
Mai's POV
I sighed as I follow Sebastian to my room. He brought me some dresses and every one of them has corsets. "Try this on," he ordered handing me a dress. I stare at it and at Sebastian. "Umm… I think I'm not going to come…" I decided nervously as I approach the door. "You must," Sebastian replied. I opened the door and dashed away from the demon. "I'M SO NOT GOING TO WHERE THAT!" I shouted. Please God don't let him catch me! I prayed as I force my body to go faster.
My legs soon brought me to a part of the mansion that I've never explored before. It's so dark in here… I heard footsteps echoing and felt myself shaking in fear. "Boo!" a voice muttered. "AIIIIEEEE!" I screamed and clung into something. I saw Sebastian staring with a smirk. "Oh shit!" I muttered releasing him and tried to run away. Sebastian caught me and chuckled darkly. "Umm… Sebastian… mind to release me?" I begged with puppy dog eyes. "No, the Young Master's order is absolute," he replied and slung me over his shoulder.
"LET ME GO YOU BASTARD! DEMON! LET ME DOWN!" I shrieked and I fell down. "What the-? Hey! That hurts!" I exclaimed in fury. "You just told me to let you down so I let you down," he stated with a widening smirk. "You could put me down gently bastard!" I seethed. "My, my… you're so troublesome… Please forgive me for my actions," he apologized. "Eh?" I muttered and suddenly felt a pressure on my back.
Sebastian's POV
I chased after the brunette as she sprinted quickly away from me. She ran faster than a normal human! She is even faster than an athlete! What is she? I cornered her when she let her guard down. I whispered in her ear and she screamed. Her scream is so similar to hers… She clings onto me and looks up. Idiot… She tried to run away again but I won't fall for that trick twice. Using my demon speed to catch her, I slung her over my shoulder. She thrashes around and muttering colorful words with the demand of to be put down.
I dropped her and she complained. She's fun to tease… I repeated her previous demand in order to irk her even further and I succeeded. I've wasted quite some time… Pressing a pressure, I caught her limp body just before it touches the ground. I carried her light body back to the room and plan my next step. Should I call Meyrin or dress her by myself? That clumsy maid… I think I'll just dress her by myself… Stripping of her cloths except for her undergarments, I put on the dress on her. I pulled the corset tight and surprisingly she didn't wake up.
"Mai, Mai wake up! You still have lesson about manners," I said in a monotone and shook her body. "Ten more minutes Naru…" she mumbled. Naru? She's dreaming… "Mai, wake up or else…" I threatened and she jumped. "I'M UP SO PLEASE DON'T CUT OFF MY PAYCHECK!" she exclaimed. "Paycheck?" I enquired. "Oh it's you…" she muttered disappointed. "Come we still have lessons about manners," I informed. "My manners are fine. I know how to act already," she replied and decided to walk back to the bed to sleep again but tripped. "Mou~ that hurts! Damn this… dress? Eh? Don't tell me…" she muttered and turns to look at me. "Sebastian… why am I in this dress?" she queried shakily.
"I change you," I replied casually. She's gonna exploded in 3… 2… 1… "WHAT?! YOU PERV! GET OUT!" she screamed as she pushed me out. "I'll be back later to pick you up," I said.
Mai's POV
I hate him! "This dress is so tight!" I whined and lie on my bed before going to dreamland.
Mai's Dream
I stood in that magnificent garden again but this time there are some burned spots on the ground. What happened in here? I heard some noise and head toward the source. I saw a Sebastian and a brunette with matching brown eyes hiding behind him. Is that me? No it can't be… A portal opened up behind them. "Maika go!" Sebastian shouted. "B-But…" Maika began. "Just go!" Sebastian ordered and pushed her into the portal. At the same time, I was pulled away from the dream.
I opened my eyes and was about to open the door when the door opens. "You're awake. Come we still need to fix your hair," Sebastian said and we went back in. I sat in front of a mirror as the butler comb my hair. I wonder who Maika is… Sebastian froze and I look at him. Oops seems like I say it out loud again… "How do you know her name?" the demon asked as he started fixing my hair again. "A dream?" I suggested. "Elaborate," he said. "Why should I tell you?" I questioned him. He was about to answer but the door opened and 'Mom' entered. "Sebastian, get out. I'll handle this," she ordered and the butler complied.
'Mom' tied my waist length hair into a high ponytail after curling it a little. She curled the ends some more and release some strands to frame my face. "Done!" she exclaimed and I stood up. "You're so beautiful!" she squealed and we went out to meet up with the boys.
Lau: I thought Mai is a boy?
Madam Red: Of course not you dolt!
Sebastian: Shall we depart now?
Normal POV
AT THE BALL
Madam Red: Such grandness… It really is the last day of the social season…
Lau: it seems tonight will be rather enjoyable!
Madam Red: If he suspects anything then it is all over understand?
Ciel: We're not here to play so don't let your guard down! *annoyed*
Madam Red: SO CUTE~! Really super cute!
Ciel: *blushing in anger* Let go of me! Why do I have to be dressed like this?! Why Mai just do it?!
Madam Red: *pouts* what? You don't like it? But a lot of cloth was used to make this dress in France!
Ciel: Why can't Mai just do it?
Madam Red: *serious* I'm not letting my dear daughter to be the bait! *pulled Mai into a hug*
Ciel: Enough! Anyway… WHY WOULD I LIKE IT?!
Mai: Ciel, a lady shouldn't shout so loudly…
Ciel: *snorts* yeah right!
Sebastian: *fixes glasses* I do have to agree with Miss Mai.
Ciel: *pissed off* Sebastian, you…
Madam Red: *reprimands* right, you have to obediently follow instructions *grins* Lau's role is my lover, Ciel is my niece from the countryside, Sebastian is my niece's home tutor, Grell can be as he is and last but not least, Mai is my adopted daughter.
Ciel: *grits his teeth* so… why is my role as "your niece"!
Madam Red: *laughs* because I've always wanted a daughter! A cute daughter who would look good in those long flowing dresses.
Ciel: Don't you have Mai?
Madam Red: I was just joking *whispers* and to have your cover blown would be a troublesome thing right? Firstly, anyone who sees a one-eyed boy with a dashingly handsome butler would know it's "you". Isn't this the best solution? *smiles* anyway, the Viscount's security is tight and he likes girls so you're perfect!
Ciel: *shocked and paled* WHAT?! Why can't you just use Mai then?
Madam Red: *annoyed* did I not tell you already that I do not want Mai to be bait. She is my dearest daughter and I will not let a man gets near her let alone touch her.
Sebastian: *chuckles* also did Young Master not say so before? To "use any means necessary?"
*Ciel glares at Sebastian*
Sebastian: *smiled innocently* Then shall we go? My lady?
Mai: So good luck Ciel! *waves after the duo*
Madam Red: Mai come with me now.
Mai: 'Kay Mom!
Madam Red: *sudden realization* in three days from today, I'll pick you up to live with me. So pack your things okay? I've already discuss this with Ciel.
MEANWHILE WITH CIEL SND SEBBY
Ciel: *sulking* It's terrible. It's heavy. This dress. It's painful. My feet. I want to go back! I really do not want to my fiancée to see me like this…
Elizabeth: *squealing* Wha… What a pretty dress! That head-piece is so exquisite!
Ciel: *mutters* not good… I think I'm starting to hear things…
*Sebastian and Ciel turns around*
Elizabeth: *smiling* there's a lot of pretty dress! SO CUTE~
Ciel: *panics* S-S-S-Sebastian!
Sebastian: *whispering* M-My lady, please be quieter! Let's go that way first!
Elizabeth: Ah! THAT DRESS THAT CHILD IS WEARING IS SO CUTE!
Sebastian: *looks at Elizabeth from the corner of his eyes* you can't, My Lady… Come this way!
Elizabeth: *confused* Hm? Where did that child go?
*Sebastian and Ciel peeking from behind a cake*
Ciel: Why is she here?! Anyway let's go to where the ladies are…
WITH MAI AND THE OTHER
Madam Red: Ohohoho~ this isn't bad at all! *pulls Mai toward her* this is my adopted daughter!
*the men look at Mai and complimented her*
Mai: *looks away blushing* I'm not that beautiful…
BACK TO THE MASTER AND THE BUTLER
Sebastian: How strange… for your fiancée to be here is quite unexpected…
Ciel: *pales* regardless of the disguise… If we meet…
Sebastian: *stated* you'll be found out.
Ciel: *scared* if he discovers me, I won't be able to investigate!
Sebastian: Furthermore, everyone will now that the young lady is in fact "Young Master".
Ciel: *as pale as a ghost* …*grips a tablecloth* IF THEY FOUND OUT I'M DRESSED LIKE THIS, IT'LL BE THE ULTIMATE HUMILIATION FOR THE PHANTOMHIVE FAMILY! If it comes to that, I'd rather die! Anyway we can't….
Random lady: Viscount Druitt is so handsome tonight! His light golden hair is like gold thread!
Ciel: So he is the Viscount… He's so young… I'm going over to greet him…
Sebastian: *whispers* if there's a man beside you, he'll have his guard up. So I'll be here waiting for you. Please act like a lady according to what I've told you.
Ciel: … I know. *walks toward the Viscount* g-good evening… Viscount…
Elizabeth: AHH! FOUND IT!
Ciel: Damn it…! And I was so close too! The child in front! Please wait!
Sebastian: Over here, My Lady. *calls a waiter* please give that lady a lemonade.
Waiter: Certainly.
Sebastian: *went to the balcony* that was dangerous.
Ciel: Why am I the only one in this mess…?
*music starts playing*
Ciel: Damn it!
Mai: *pops out of nowhere with a lollipop in her mouth* yo! Need help?
Ciel: *sighs* Mai! Distract Elisabeth as long as you can!
Mai: Sure… *offers a lollipop* want one? I have strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.
Ciel: No thanks.
Mai: Okay bye!
Sebastian: We shall join the dance to approach the Viscount. This is the best plan.
Ciel: *pissed* fine…
*they start dancing and finally get near the Viscount before the music stops*
Ciel: *exhausted and can't even speak* I finally got this far!
Sebastian: You really got no stamina; it was only a little while. I'm going to get some water…
Viscount: *claps* quite fascinating… A really lovely dancer just like a robin! This lady…
Sebastian: My Lady, I shall bring back some refreshments.
Ciel: Um… I'm happy to have your praise.
Viscount Druitt: *kisses hand* who did you come with, dear robin?
Ciel: *wiping the kiss off* it… it's Auntie Angelina.
Viscount: Madam Red? Is that so… then are you enjoying yourself?
Ciel: This ball is wonderful. I'm impressed however… *fake smile* I've always wanted to speak with you Viscount.
Viscount: Oh…
Ciel: I'm already tired of all the dancing and dining.
Viscount: *smirks* you are quite a stubborn one, robin. You wish to do more pleasurable things?
Ciel: Endure! I have to endure this! Ah… Mm… then the Viscount is knowledgeable? Of these pleasurable things? AHHHHH! After everything's finished, I'm gonna take care of this guy! Anyhow, I must investigate something before this song ends… What is this pleasurable thing? She's looking this way!
Viscount: You wish to know?
Ciel: I really… really want to know.
Viscount: For you, it may still be a little too early!
Ciel: I'm already a lady!
*music stops*
Viscount: Can you not tell Madam Red?
Ciel: Of… of course…
Viscount: You seem to have been troubled by something since a while ago?
Ciel: Eh?! Ah… no… My life is over!
*Sebastian appears with a cupboard and wears a mask and gained the audiences' attention*
Viscount: I don't remember having arranged a performance…
Ciel: *sweet innocent look* Viscount, I'm tired of watching these shows too. SO nee? What am I nee-ing about?
Viscount: I understand my robin… Please go in. *shows a hidden door*
Mai have been eyeing the Viscount and Ciel as they enter passed through the door. A round of thunderous claps echoed around the room as Sebastian appeared unharmed even after being stabbed a few times. Once he left Mai approaches. "Come," she said and pulled Sebastian toward the door.
They entered a dark hallway. Mai sniffed around and covers her nose. "This sweet smell is so strong. Wait I think this is chloroform," she muttered when her eyes suddenly widened. "Oh shit! He's been drugged!" I exclaimed and follow the smell. As soon as we enter the room, Sebastian turned off the candle and started to knock out the people inside.
Sebastian: Really… apart from getting caught, you haven't accomplished anything. You really are… You thought if I'd come at your bidding, you could be so careless?
Ciel: *eyes narrow* as long as I have this contract, you will come no matter where you are, correct
Sebastian: Well of course… *opens cage door* I will follow you wherever you go. Until the very end. Even if I were to be shattered in pieces, I would never leave your side. I would follow you to the depths of hell. *flicks finger* I'm not lying! Not like those humans.
Ciel: That's good then. Only you can't lie to me, absolutely!
Sebastian: *bows* yes my master.
Ciel: Okay…
Sebastian: I've already called the police. They should be getting here soon.
Ciel: Then we shouldn't dwell in this place longer. Even if we stayed, those dogs at Scotland Yard would give us a hard time.
Sebastian: *sinister laugh* your current state… you are even more like…mm… "My Lady".
Ciel: Anyhow, this case is closed. How disappointing…
Mai: Ermm… I have a feeling that this isn't solved yet. What if there are two murderers?
Ciel: You got something to say Mai?
Mai: Nothing just a bad feeling… I think… *turns to Sebastian* so Sebastian… you really are like Ciel's dog huh…
Ciel: *chuckles* woof!
Sebastian: *eyebrow twitching in annoyance* let's go.
Ai-chan: The others are still having their break so I'm alone *sigh* again. So anyway please R&R.